Infineon Technologies AG and HL Klemove have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their strategic collaboration in automotive innovation. The partnership focuses on advancing Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) by combining Infineon’s semiconductor leadership and system expertise with HL Klemove’s strengths in autonomous driving technologies. Together, the companies aim to accelerate innovation in next-generation vehicle electronic architectures and drive the future of intelligent, software-defined mobility.
Under the MoU, the two companies will cooperate in key areas including:
- Next-generation Zonal Control Units: Infineon and HL Klemove will collaborate to develop advanced zone controller applications that leverage Infineon’s high-performance microcontrollers and power semiconductors. Under this partnership, HL Klemove will lead system and application development, while Infineon provides cutting-edge semiconductor technology and engineering support. Through joint prototype development, the companies aim to enhance their competitiveness in Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) electronic architectures and accelerate the transition toward next-generation automotive systems.
- Vehicle Ethernet-based ADAS and Camera Solutions: The partners will collaborate to develop front camera modules and ADAS parking control units powered by Infineon’s advanced Ethernet technology. HL Klemove will oversee system and product development, while Infineon supplies high-performance Ethernet semiconductors and networking solutions to deliver high-speed, reliable in-vehicle connectivity. This collaboration aims to enhance data transmission efficiency and support the evolving demands of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) in next-generation automotive architectures.
- Next-generation Radar Technologies: HL Klemove will utilize Infineon’s radar semiconductor solutions to develop high-resolution, short-range satellite radar systems, advancing toward commercialization through proof-of-concept validation. In addition, both companies will collaborate on high-resolution imaging radar to pioneer next-generation radar technologies designed for precise object detection and recognition, supporting the evolution of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) and autonomous driving capabilities.
“Based on our holistic product portfolio, deep system understanding and application know-how, Infineon aims to empower the automotive industry to accelerate time-to-market of software-defined vehicles.” said Peter Schaefer, Executive Vice President and CSO Automotive of Infineon. “Our collaboration with HL Klemove combines Infineon’s technology leadership with HL Klemove’s system expertise to deliver safer and smarter mobility solutions.” Â
Yoon-Haeng Lee, CEO of HL Klemove, said, “This collaboration marks an important milestone in realizing the next-generation electronic architecture required for the software-defined vehicle era. By combining HL Klemove’s system architecture and integration capabilities with Infineon’s semiconductor technology, we will accelerate innovation in key areas such as next-generation zonal controllers, vehicle Ethernet-based ADAS systems, and high-resolution radar.”
This collaboration reflects the shared commitment of both companies to delivering safe and efficient connected mobility solutions. By optimizing resources and accelerating proof of concept development, the partners aim to bring innovative technologies to market faster. Together, they plan to build the foundation for future key projects with high-performance, highly reliable autonomous driving solutions that combine Infineon’s semiconductor expertise and HL Klemove’s system integration capabilities.
